Pumpkin Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Line 18 cupcake cups with cupcake liners (I use a 6-cup cupcake/muffin tin and a 12-cup cupcake/muffin tin).
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and salt.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   In a stand mixer, beat together the eggs, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
6. 6
   Keep the the mixer on low and add the flour mixture a little at a time until fully incorporated.
7. 7
   Using a large serving spoon is great for this.
8. 8
   Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake cups, filling each of them about 3/4 full.
9. 9
   Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
10. 10
    Allow to cool for 5 minutes and then transfer the cupcakes to a metal rack to cool completely.
11. 11
    Then frost the cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.